Last week Friday and Saturday, alumni ravens were welcomed back to AU for the 2024 Homecoming Family Weekend. Friday, Oct. 11, hosted the opening of Murder on the Orient Express, an orchestra concert, multiple athletic sporting events and of course the favorite traditional luminaries. This year was the 25 anniversary of 10:07, a student-led worship service currently held every Tuesday at 10:07 p.m. in Fair Lobby. To celebrate, students and alumni came together in a worship service to end … [Read more...]
Murder on the Orient Express opens Oct. 12
Boze Lyric Theatre will present Murder on the Orient Express in Byrum Hall starting Oct. 12. The play, adapted by Ken Ludwig from the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, concerns a train laden with passengers in the night, yet one fewer in the morning when one traveler is found deceased. The remaining passengers must work alongside detective Hercule Poirot to figure out who the killer is — before one of them is next. Sophomore and cast member Lillie Poag, who portrays Miss Mary … [Read more...]
Thy Kingdom Come: Diversity and inclusion through new future mural on campus
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., over 35 students gathered in the Alley to meet with Brian Martin about his upcoming mural project and to learn more about the importance of this mural. Martin had previously revealed that there would be a mural happening on campus this year in chapel on Thursday, Sept. 12, and invited students to register for the Mural Conversation to hear more about the upcoming plans for this exciting announcement. As students of all different backgrounds began to gather … [Read more...]
AU encourages political awareness to celebrate National Constitution Day
As the U.S. enters the presidential election season, AU has recognized the importance of having students be politically aware while equipping them with the skills and education to think critically and engage in civil discourse on a variety of topics. One way that AU has done this is through the history and political science department hosting a reading of the Constitution on Sept. 16 at noon on the front entrance of the Nicholson Library. There were about 25 attendees, with students, … [Read more...]
Anderson University triumphs over Oberlin College in 20-6 victory
On Sep. 14, 2024, AU achieved a significant 20-6 victory over Oberlin College in a football game characterized by pivotal moments and standout performances. The match commenced with Oberlin College taking an early lead following a 59-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Nevertheless, AU demonstrated notable resilience and strategic acumen as the game unfolded. During the third and fourth quarters, Anderson's offense and defense became increasingly effective. The Ravens scored three … [Read more...]
Bushels of fun at Fall Fest
The Fall Fest took place on Sept. 13, 2024 in the Smartin courtyard from 7-9 p.m. This event included a bonfire for s'mores, pumpkin painting and candied apples that you could put your own toppings on. An amusement center based in Indianapolis, hosted perhaps the most popular activity: axe throwing by Anarchy Axe Throwing! The event also included a hay area that had hidden free items such as shirts, stickers and more. CAB member Meaghan Christiansen explained that from what she knows, “Fall … [Read more...]
The excitement of the Olympics reaches Anderson University
A tradition that spans sixteen centuries and dozens of countries took place at Anderson University grounds on Saturday, Sept. 7. Under an 80 degree sweltering sun, almost 100 students from every traditional and non-traditional hall gathered to represent their dormitories. Dunn, Fyers (a combination of Fair Commons and Myers), Martin, Morrison and Smith Hall members gathered to partake in the second annual Hall Olympics since its post-COVID revival. In this competition of grit, endurance and … [Read more...]
“The heart of public service:” CPS hosts 50th anniversary gala
Current students and alumni were brought together to celebrate 50 years of the Center for Public Service (CPS) here at AU last Saturday, Sept. 7 with around 100 attendees. CPS is an honors program dedicated to bridging the gap between formal education and career service by providing financial assistance to AU students to afford more experiences in their chosen fields. Whether a student attends a conference, convention, internship or more, CPS teaches skills in grant writing and student … [Read more...]
PJP to retire after 2024-25 academic year
On Tuesday, August 6, John “PJP” Pistole ‘78 sent out a press release announcing his upcoming retirement from his role as AU President after the 2024-25 academic year, officially serving two terms of five years with wisdom, grace and a sense of humor. In his campus-wide message, PJP expressed his gratitude for being a part of the AU community, and stated how “together, we have built a community that is not just about education but about fostering a sense of truth, faith, and … [Read more...]
A Piece of Hollywood in Anderson, Indiana
by Cecilia López There is only one week until you can walk the red carpet at Anderson University’s 8th annual Black Bird Film Festival. The premier showcases the projects of the university’s filmmakers in York Performance Hall. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to experience the red carpet, support the artist and attend the award show presented by Black Bird Film Academy. “It’s a piece of Hollywood in Anderson,” said Professor of cinema and media arts, Jack … [Read more...]